A New England food and drink blog with frequent stops in Boston, MA and Portland, ME

Happy Valentine’s Day Weekend! Are you thinking lazy breakfast in bed? Or maybe lazy brunch on the couch? How about a nice stack of Rice Krispie Treat Pancakes with Browned Butter Syrup? Or these scones seem appropriate – they come with coffee – and bacon. Or you know what seems very breakfast-trendy right now? An…

Friends, how gorgeous was last weekend? Michael and I left the Winter boots and puffer coats at home and ventured into the city for dinner at recently-opened Townsman in Boston. We sat at the bar and wedged perfectly in between deviled eggs and the eatery’s newly-debuted burger, we enjoyed the most delicious Spring appetizer of…

I spent this past week with my family in Maine. I enjoyed lots of quality time with my sister Allyson, my new two-week-old nephew Kellen and his big sister Ryleigh. My primary responsibilities included daily Starbucks runs, some light laundry and pushing Ryleigh on the swings. And despite my deep-seated craftophobia, I even organized a…

Spring is in the air, friends! The Spring Equinox was this past Thursday, so it’s legit. Only stumbling block as far as I can tell is that it’s supposed to snow this Wednesday. It might be nearing the end of March, but it feels like December. So, that’s fine. I’m just sitting on the couch…

I am very excited about the premier of Girls tonight. I love the girls. And Adam. And Brooklyn. I sojourned to Brooklyn one glorious Sunday a couple Summers ago with my friend Nan. We walked across the bridge from Manhattan, enjoyed a long and lovely brunch at the Vinegar Hill House, spent the afternoon gallivanting around Williamsburg…

Meet Caryn

My name is Caryn and I live near Boston with my husband Michael. I'm a graduate of the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and I love a baguette. I’m so glad you’ve stopped by!

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